Allisonia cockaynei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pelliidae
Order:
Fossombroniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cockaynei
ID:
1532177
Status:
valid
Authors:
(K.I. Goebel) R.M. Schust.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Journal of the Hattori Botanical Laboratory. 26: 294. 1963
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000016560
Common Names
- Allisonia cockaynei
- Cockaynei Allisonia
- Allisonia Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Allisonia cockaynei (also called Cockayne's Allisonia, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America and Europe. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a short stem and small leaves. It grows in shady, moist habitats, such as forests, woodlands, and mountain slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Allisonia cockaynei is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums. It is also used as a food source for some fish species.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Allisonia cockaynei is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is small and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green.
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Cultivation and propagation of Allisonia cockaynei can be done through spores or vegetative fragments. Spores can be collected from mature sporophytes and sown on moistened moss or soil. Vegetative fragments can be cut from the thallus and planted in moistened moss or soil.
Where to Find Allisonia cockaynei
Allisonia cockaynei can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, specifically in Europe and North America.
Allisonia cockaynei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allisonia cockaynei?
Allisonia cockaynei
What is the common name of Allisonia cockaynei?
Allisonia
What is the habitat of Allisonia cockaynei?
It grows on rocks, tree trunks, and soil in moist, shady areas.
Species in the Allisonia genus
Species in the Allisoniaceae family
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100461613: Based on data supplied by Bryonames